Trucking and freight in Tennessee
Tennessee is a major logistics state: Memphis is home to one of the world’s busiest cargo airports and a major rail and river hub, while Nashville and Chattanooga are growing distribution and automotive centres. I-40 crosses the state from Memphis to Knoxville.
Key industries we support in Tennessee
- Logistics and distribution
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Music and entertainment
- Agriculture
Trucking services in Tennessee
Full Truckload
A whole trailer dedicated to your freight, moving directly from pickup to delivery with no terminal transfers.
Refrigerated Transportation
Temperature-controlled trucking for food, beverages and other products that must stay within a set range.
Expedited Freight
Urgent, exclusive-use trucking for time-critical freight that cannot wait.
Dedicated Trucking
Trucks and drivers assigned to your lanes and schedule, without the commitment of a full contract fleet.
Heavy Equipment Transportation
Safe hauling for excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, tractors and other heavy machinery.
Intermodal Drayage
Trucking between rail ramps and your facilities — the first and last mile of every intermodal move.
Heavy haul and oversize loads in Tennessee
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Tennessee need a permit from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and loads that cross state lines need a permit from each state on the route. We plan the route, secure permits and arrange escorts where required. Heavy haul trucking.
Operating conditions to plan for
Mountain grades on I-40 and I-75 in the east and winter ice require planning.
Cities we serve in Tennessee
Trucking in Tennessee: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Tennessee?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Tennessee, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Tennessee?
To Nashville it is roughly 570 road miles — about 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
Which interstates serve Tennessee?
Major routes include I-40, I-24, I-65, I-75, I-81, I-55, I-26.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.